This land was a favorite place for the Native Americans. The first white settler/owner Gaius Munger noted for maple syrup production. Other owners; Abraham Perkins-sheep raiser, Wisconsin Central R.R. promoter; Philip Best-Milw. brewer and stock . . . — — Map (db m43592) HM
In days long ago, near and around this village the dwellings of the eastern-born Yankees sprang from the homes of the Native Americans. In 1836, for 2 barrels of flour the first settlers received permission from the Potowatomi to build and dwell . . . — — Map (db m43593) HM
In 1977 the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (NICTD) was formed to operate the South Shore Railroad. Federal funds enabled the South Shore to purchase 44 new cars. The Federal grant required that NICTD donate the vintage cars to . . . — — Map (db m187117) HM